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Establishment of the First High School

When
1839
Where
Alexandria, Virginia
Part of
Episcopal High School founded in Alexandria, Virginia

The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia established Episcopal High School in Alexandria in 1839, marking it as the first high school in the state.

The school was founded in 1839 by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. It is recognized as the first high school in Virginia. The institution is a boarding school located in Alexandria, approximately seven miles from Washington, D.C.

Sources

  1. Episcopal High School (Alexandria, Virginia) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11

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